Meet Robert Kohler

Vice President

As Vice President of Metropolitan Painting and Contracting, Robert "Rob" Kohler plays a key leadership role in overseeing the delivery of high-quality residential and commercial painting, renovation, and contracting services throughout Long Island, New York City, and the surrounding region. Working alongside a team with more than three decades of industry experience, Rob is committed to maintaining the company's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, professional service, and lasting client relationships. Metropolitan Painting and Contracting is a family-owned business recognized for its expertise in interior and exterior painting, renovations, custom carpentry, and premium finishes.

Rob is known for taking a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring clients receive clear communication, expert guidance, and outstanding results from the initial consultation through project completion. Customer testimonials consistently highlight his responsiveness, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship, reflecting the values that have helped Metropolitan Painting and Contracting earn the trust of homeowners, property managers, designers, and commercial clients alike.

Industry Knowledge & Professional Credentials

Rob Kohler has built his career through a combination of industry education, technical training, and extensive hands-on experience in professional painting and construction management. His ongoing commitment to professional development allows him to stay current with evolving products, application techniques, safety standards, and industry best practices.

His professional qualifications include:

• Member of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) – Through PCA membership, Rob remains connected to one of the industry's leading organizations dedicated to advancing professional standards, technical education, safety practices, and business excellence for painting contractors. The association provides continuing education, networking opportunities, and access to the latest industry resources that support exceptional craftsmanship and operational excellence.
• EPA Certified – Rob maintains Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification, demonstrating his commitment to environmentally responsible work practices and compliance with federal regulations regarding safe renovation and painting procedures. This certification reflects his dedication to protecting clients, occupants, and work environments while delivering projects that meet stringent safety and environmental standards.

Through continual learning and professional involvement, Rob ensures that every project benefits from current industry knowledge, proven techniques, and regulatory compliance.

Professional Specializations

Painting

Painting has been the foundation of Rob's professional career. He possesses extensive experience managing both residential and commercial painting projects ranging from luxury homes and apartments to office buildings, retail spaces, and specialty facilities. His expertise includes surface preparation, premium coating applications, specialty finishes, color coordination, and project planning. Rob emphasizes the use of high-quality materials and proven application methods that maximize durability, appearance, and long-term performance.

His leadership helps ensure that every painting project is completed with careful attention to detail, efficient scheduling, and the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Plastering

Rob also has significant experience overseeing plaster repair and surface restoration. Proper wall preparation is essential to achieving a flawless finish, and his knowledge of plastering techniques allows him to identify underlying issues before they become larger problems. Whether restoring damaged walls, repairing ceilings, skim coating uneven surfaces, or preparing older buildings for repainting, Rob understands the importance of creating a smooth, durable foundation that enhances the final appearance of every project.

Carpentry

In addition to painting, Rob has extensive experience coordinating custom carpentry and finish work as part of larger renovation projects. His understanding of trim installation, molding, framing repairs, built-in features, and finish carpentry enables Metropolitan Painting and Contracting to provide clients with comprehensive renovation solutions rather than isolated painting services.

By combining carpentry expertise with painting and finishing knowledge, Rob helps ensure that completed projects achieve a cohesive, polished appearance while meeting clients' functional and aesthetic goals.

Outside the Office

Outside of work, Rob enjoys exploring the creative side of technology and music through his passion for modular synthesizers. In his personal time, he creates original music by designing and performing with modular synthesizer systems, a hobby that combines engineering, experimentation, and artistic expression.

Colleagues and clients appreciate Rob's approachable personality, practical mindset, and commitment to doing every job the right way. His combination of technical expertise, leadership experience, dedication to professional development, and genuine passion for craftsmanship continues to make him a valuable leader at Metropolitan Painting and Contracting and a trusted resource for clients seeking exceptional painting, plastering, carpentry, and renovation services.